Latest News About Asteroid 2026 JH2

Updated 2026-06-18 03:15

Asteroid 2026 JH2 asteroid rushed past Earth on May 18, 2026, at about 91,000 km, bearing an Apollo-class orbit, and an estimated 15-35 m in size. Found only days prior to the flyby, and no impact risk identified. This event spurred extensive reporting in space news venues, and NASA/JPL follow-up confirmed the safe approach and no threat. Earlier reports noted a short observation arc and brief warning window.

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